I absolutely love Spring/Summer Weddings. I got married in late May and it makes me feel so happy seeing the flower blossoms and attending other weddings during this time of the year. Below is what I recently wore to my cousins beautiful wedding and what I will be wearing probably all summer long to many more amazing functions and weddings (I love recycling and wearing clothes multiple times so you will see me doing just that)! The fit of this dress is perfect for a growing belly but I also have to say it is great for a non-pregnant lady too. I was stopped many times at this wedding with guests asking me where I got this dress and I proceeded to say, "I'm pregnant and its Maternity but you can find it at Hatch Maternity." See you at the next wedding and you might just find me rocking the below who knows what this mom to be will be feeling that day! Until then...

In a post I did back in 2011 called Friday Memorial Day Findsyou can see that three years ago I was clearly not pregnant and opted to pack mini-shorts, platforms, bandeau's and big belts for my getaway. I thought this picture below summed it up perfectly "That Was THEN, This Is NOW."

So Ladies who want to be comfy this Memorial Day Weekend here are My Tips on what to Pack:

*(applies to pregnant ladies and non-pregnant ladies too)*

1. Dresses are a must (both Maxi and Above the Knee)! They are perfect for packing just roll up like you would a towel and you can fit 5 in your suitcase without your husband noticing :)

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2. Birkenstock's! Ok I said it. They were huge in the 90's and yes they are back and I am a proud lady rocking these again. They are comfy and there are so many different colors and options now (look at those floral ones. I'm on the waiting list to scoop them up). You can pair with a pair of denim jeans and a dress. You can definitely wear from Day-To-Night!

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3. Pack Jewelry that you can wear with all your outfits. Statement rings, necklaces and earrings are always great to layer into your wardrobe. (worn above not pictured below necklace c/o Allie Pohl)

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4. Lightweight Summer scarves pack easily and are perfect for the plane or car ride. They also look great slung on your tote bag.

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5. Summer Hats and Sunnies is also an essential to pack. Protecting your young skin is crucial!

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6. A statement tote! Use the tote as your carry-on bag whether travel on a plan or in a car. I love the tote options that give a little accent to your overall look.

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7. And of course you cannot leave home without a perfect Graphic Tee :)

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I cannot believe I will be celebrating my eight year anniversary with DJ Blue Steel. Time flies by when you are working hard. Enjoy every minute. Remember to breathe and smell the Cherry Blossoms.

HAPPY ALMOST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! Let me know what you all are packing?

It is that time again yes my Birthday month (May 20th)! So many exciting things have been happening and to make it even more exciting I thought because you all know I have a big love of shoes and bags and clothes and SHOESthat I would tell you about a cool new unique site called Amuze.com and offer two of my amazing readers the chance to win a pair of Tom Ford and Valentino shoes as seen below! Amuze only displays high end labels as opposed to other flash sale sites. They are selective in their curation of the brands they feature and I have to say the selection is beautiful. Another cool feature of their site is they offer a daily deal. Today’s daily deal is featured below with one of my favorite brands Saint Laurent.

And in order to get a chance to win these amazing Valentino Micro-Studded Smoking Slippers style shoes as seen below you need to sign up to Amuze.com and purchase something on their site using my special code: BTSAMUZE (which will also grant you 10% off your first purchase). Then you will be put into a pool and a winner will be picked at random and also announced here on the same day I announce the Tom Ford winner :) * please note if your size is not available you will get an Amuze.com credit (not valid on daily deal).

*Please note all opinions are my own*

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Make sure to sign up today on Amuze.comand use my code: BTSAMUZE to receive 10% off your first purchase. I look forward to hearing how you like Amuze.com and its selection and even what you got.

Make sure to leave a comment below to enter the contest and do tell me if you signed up and what you think of their selection.

Last week I attended the 2014 Clio Image Awards held at the Pierre Hotel here in NYC which recognizes the ground-breaking work and talent that push the boundaries of creativity within the world of Advertising, Marketing in Fashion, Beauty, Retail and Accessories. Sarah Jessica Parker was honored with the CLIO Image Award and Andy Cohen was the incredible funny host of the evening. Friend and CLIO's EVP Nicole Purcell told WWD, "Sarah Jessica Parker's creative vision is expressed throughout her storied career, from her fashion brand to her iconic film and television characters to her support for the arts. It's our honor to toast her achievements at this year's event."

Originally I was just going to feature what I wore but how could I not also show you all what Sarah Jessica Parker wore too! Enjoy! Please note all pictures are via Wire or Getty images.

This is my first time featuring two muses in one month. But, these ladies are a great pair and fun muses that fit perfectly to feature for my Birthday month :) If you don't know this duo behind the blog TheWanderLustGirls you will want to get to know them. Check out why they made my list this month.

We both have several charities that our close to our hearts for many
reasons, but one that we both share a passion for is the ASPCA. We have
both rescued a cat and a dog, and the reward is eternal love. Every
animal deserves a fighting chance, and if you take part, you'll smile a
lot more every day.

3. Favorite Boy Meets Girl® item and why?

Our favorite BMG item is the Old School Everytime Hoodie. The fit is
perfect, and it's essential for road trips, train rides, and all travel.

Who
is your muse or the person who inspires you most? Could be anyone! If
you would like to be considered for Boy Meets Girl®'s Muse of the Month
see the rules here!

As you all know I have recently announced why I love pickles so much! This recent bun in the oven has made me more of a shopping queen then before and that is scary. I just can't seem to stop. So I wanted to give you some of my tips that I have found are important as you have a growing belly and shopping for Maternity Dresses for Weddings and Events.

My Tips:

1)Maternity Dresses are not cheap so I think it is important to buy a dress that is on the bigger side so you can wear it at your full term. Dress featured above by Hatch.

2)I have found I can also wear dresses that are just a size or a few sizes bigger that are not "maternity" from brands I love. Only problem with that is they might not last as long as my point #1. Thus I would rent the dress instead from my friends at Rent the Runway.

3)When shopping think about if you could wear the dress when you are not pregnant. Then you have spent your money wisely.

4)You know I love to wear dresses multiple times so think about the dress as an investment piece. I am always going to events so I can wear this dress to a wedding but also to an evening work gala. Then you have found a winner!

Let me know what Maternity lines you are loving especially for dresses!?